Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now: April 22, 2026


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Audits of two high-profile Minneapolis police investigations were released Wednesday morning. They show where the department fell short. We learn about the city auditor’s findings in the death of Allison Lussier and the shooting of Davis Moturi.


State lawmakers are looking at the future of seclusion rooms in elementary schools. We'll learn what they are and how they impact children and teachers.


Plus, on Earth Day, a state climate official shared where Minnesota stands in its climate goals.


The University of Minnesota Morris is taking a unique step to go green. We learned how they are using thermal batteries.


And it may be a record-warm Earth Day. We checked in with meteorologist Sven Sundgaard.


“Deeper Blues” by Cornbread Harris was the Minnesota Music Minute. “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)” by Marvin Gaye was the Song of the Day.

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